Drywall ceiling device

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a drywall ceiling device that includes a base plate held and maneuvered by a user, a vertical telescoping pole perpendicularly attached to the base plate, a turn lock that releasably secures the first telescoping portion and the second telescoping portion together at a first adjustable predetermined length and a height adjustment handle. The drywall ceiling device also includes a threaded square attachment attached to a top of the vertical telescoping pole, a flat plate attached to the top of the vertical telescoping pole by the threaded square attachment. The flat plate is in contact with a ceiling that is held-up by the drywall ceiling device and a plurality of self-opening clips disposed on the flat plate, the self-opening clips are utilized to a hang the drywall ceiling device.

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

Currently there are limited options for a building accessory that canrelieve physical exertion associated with ceiling management.Professionals, often employ relatively great back strain in order toboth uphold drywall while simultaneously attempting to seal, nail andcomplete installing the drywall, particularly while installing a drywallceiling.

The present invention generally relates to a drywall device. Morespecifically, the invention is a drywall ceiling device.

It is an object of the invention to provide a drywall ceiling devicethat securely holds a drywall ceiling.

It is an object of the invention to provide a drywall ceiling devicethat relatively reduces physical strain associated with drywallinstallation.

It is an object of the invention to provide a drywall ceiling devicethat allows a user to utilize their hands to perform other drywallrelated installation functions.

What is really needed is a drywall ceiling device that securely holds adrywall ceiling that relatively reduces physical strain associated withdrywall installation that allows a user to utilize their hands toperform other drywall related installation functions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments,but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in whichlike references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a drywall ceiling device, accordingto an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described usingterms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey thesubstance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it willbe apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention maybe practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes ofexplanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are setforth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrativeembodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art thatthe present invention may be practiced without the specific details. Inother instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in ordernot to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, inturn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the presentinvention. However, the order of description should not be construed asto imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. Inparticular, these operations need not be performed in the order ofpresentation.

The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrasegenerally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. Theterms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless thecontext dictates otherwise.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a drywall ceiling device 100,according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The drywall ceiling device 100 includes a base plate 110, a verticaltelescoping pole 120, a turn lock 130, a height adjustment handle 140, athreaded square attachment 150, a flat plate 160 and a plurality ofself-opening clips 170. The base plate 110 is held and maneuvered by auser and stabilizes the drywall ceiling device 100. The base plate 110is made of plastic or any other suitable material. The base plate 110 isapproximately 3½ inches in length, 5 inches in width and ⅝ the of aninch in thickness but can be any other suitable dimensions. The verticaltelescoping pole 120 is perpendicularly attached to the base plate 110.The vertical telescoping pole 120 has a first telescoping portion 122, asecond telescoping portion 124 and a third telescoping portion 126. Thefirst telescoping portion 122 is perpendicularly attached to the baseplate 110. The first telescoping portion 122 is made of a selected oneof aluminum and metal and is approximately 1½ inches in width, howeverthe first telescoping portion 122 can be any suitable width and be madeof any suitable material. The turn lock 130 releasably secures the firsttelescoping portion 122 and the second telescoping portion 124 togetherat a first adjustable predetermined length. The turn lock 130 has a knobhandle 132, a threaded contact stem 134, a sleeve 136 and a threadedaperture 138 disposed on the sleeve 136. The second telescoping portion124 is made of a selected one of metal and aluminum and is approximately1⅛ inches in thickness. The knob handle 132 is attached to a first end131 of the threaded contact stem 134 and can be rotated to allow asecond end 135 of the threaded contact stem 134 to extend through thethreaded aperture 138 to exert pressure on the second telescopingportion 124 to secure the second telescoping portion 124 in place at afirst predetermined length.

The height adjustment handle 140 releasably secures the secondtelescoping portion 124 and the third telescoping portion 126 at asecond adjustable predetermined length. The height adjustment handle 140includes a squeezable scissor grip 142, a sleeve 144 and a spring loadedlock 146 that is integral to the squeezable scissor grip 142. Thesqueezable scissor grip 142 can be squeezed to secure or release thespring loaded lock 146 to set the second adjustable predeterminedlength. The spring loaded lock 146 is set within the sleeve 144 that isattached between the second telescoping portion 124 and the thirdtelescoping portion 126. The threaded square attachment 150 is attachedto a top 125 of the third telescoping portion 126. The flat plate 160has a bottom surface 162 that is attached to the top 125 of the thirdtelescoping portion 126 by the threaded square attachment 150. The flatplate 160 is in contact with a ceiling that is being held-up by thedrywall ceiling device 100. The flat plate 160 is made of aluminum butcan be made of any suitable material. The self-opening clips 170 aredisposed on the bottom surface 162 of the flat plate 160 and areutilized to hang or store the drywall ceiling device 100 when thedrywall ceiling device 100 is not in use.

The drywall ceiling device is an adjustable tension rod that provides arelatively effective method in maintaining wall placement during adrywall installation. Made from relatively lightweight metal materials,the drywall ceiling device includes a T-shaped main body, a threesection unit possessing a central screw capable adjusting feature withone or more spring loaded locks to secure positioning and an upper handpump mechanism for additional extension and support. At the top of theunit, a flat bar surface is in secure contact with a ceiling while thebottom of the unit is designed with a relatively sturdy thick-cutplastic base on an opposing end, empowering the user with an effectiveholding apparatus, thereby freeing a user to install one or morenecessary screws to conclude the drywall installation. The drywallceiling device may be readily available at renowned home improvement andhardware retailers.

The drywall ceiling device offers a manually adjustable tension rod thatcan remove stress to the lower back of a user and possibly increaseproductivity when preparing drywall. The feature of a lightweight yetdurable central staff support capable of independently upholding drywallmay benefit both professional and novice drywall installers alike.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoingembodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventionis not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention canbe practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit andscope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded asillustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

1. A drywall ceiling device, comprising: a base plate held andmaneuvered by a user, said base plate stabilizes said drywall ceilingdevice; a vertical telescoping pole perpendicularly attached to saidbase plate, said vertical telescoping pole has a first telescopingportion, a second telescoping portion and a third telescoping portion,said first telescoping portion is perpendicularly attached to said baseplate; a turn lock that releasably secures said first telescopingportion and said second telescoping portion together at a firstadjustable predetermined length, said turn lock has a knob handle, athreaded contact stem, a sleeve and a threaded aperture disposed on saidsleeve; a height adjustment handle that releasably secures said secondtelescoping portion and said third telescoping portion at a secondadjustable predetermined length, said height adjustment handle includesa squeezable scissor grip, a sleeve and a spring loaded lock that isintegral to said squeezable scissor grip; a threaded square attachmentis attached to a top of said third telescoping portion; a flat platewith a bottom surface, said bottom surface is attached to said top ofsaid third telescoping portion by said threaded square attachment, saidflat plate is in contact with a ceiling that is held-up by said drywallceiling device; and a plurality of self-opening clips disposed on saidbottom surface of said flat plate, said self-opening clips are utilizedto a hang said drywall ceiling device.
 2. The drywall ceiling deviceaccording to claim 1, wherein said base plate is made of plastic.
 3. Thedrywall ceiling device according to claim 1, wherein said firsttelescoping portion is made of metal.
 4. The drywall ceiling deviceaccording to claim 3, wherein said first telescoping portion is made ofaluminum.
 5. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 1, whereinsaid second telescoping portion is made of metal.
 6. The drywall ceilingdevice according to claim 5, wherein said second telescoping portion ismade of aluminum.
 7. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 1,wherein said knob handle is attached to a first end of said threadedcontact stem, said knob handle is rotated to allow a second end of saidthreaded contact stem to extend through said threaded aperture to exertpressure on said second telescoping portion.
 8. The drywall ceilingdevice according to claim 7, wherein said second end of said threadedcontact stem to secure said second telescoping portion in place at saidfirst adjustable predetermined length.
 9. The drywall ceiling deviceaccording to claim 1, wherein said squeezable scissor grip is squeezedto a selected one of secure and release said spring loaded lock to setsaid second adjustable predetermined length.
 10. The drywall ceilingdevice according to claim 1, wherein said spring loaded lock is setwithin said sleeve that is attached between said second telescopingportion and said third telescoping portion.
 11. A drywall ceilingdevice, comprising: a base plate held and maneuvered by a user, saidbase plate stabilizes said drywall ceiling device; a verticaltelescoping pole perpendicularly attached to said base plate, saidvertical telescoping pole has a first telescoping portion, a secondtelescoping portion and a third telescoping portion, said firsttelescoping portion is perpendicularly attached to said base plate; aturn lock that releasably secures said first telescoping portion andsaid second telescoping portion together at a first adjustablepredetermined length, said turn lock has a knob handle, a threadedcontact stem, a sleeve and a threaded aperture disposed on said sleeve,said knob handle is attached to a first end of said threaded contactstem, said knob handle is rotated to allow a second end of said threadedcontact stem to extend through said threaded aperture to exert pressureon said second telescoping portion, said second end of said threadedcontact stem to secure said second telescoping portion in place at saidfirst adjustable predetermined length; a height adjustment handle thatreleasably secures said second telescoping portion and said thirdtelescoping portion at a second adjustable predetermined length, saidheight adjustment handle includes a squeezable scissor grip, a sleeveand a spring loaded lock that is integral to said squeezable scissorgrip, said squeezable scissor grip is squeezed to a selected one ofsecure and release said spring loaded lock to set said second adjustablepredetermined length, said spring loaded lock is set within said sleevethat is attached between said second telescoping portion and said thirdtelescoping portion; a threaded square attachment is attached to a topof said third telescoping portion; a flat plate with a bottom surface,said bottom surface is attached to said top of said third telescopingportion by said threaded square attachment, said flat plate is incontact with a ceiling that is held-up by said drywall ceiling device;and a plurality of self-opening clips disposed on said bottom surface ofsaid flat plate, said self-opening clips are utilized to a hang saiddrywall ceiling device.
 12. The drywall ceiling device according toclaim 11, wherein said base plate is made of plastic.
 13. The drywallceiling device according to claim 11, wherein said first telescopingportion is made of metal.
 14. The drywall ceiling device according toclaim 13, wherein said first telescoping portion is made of aluminum.15. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11, wherein saidsecond telescoping portion is made of metal.
 16. The drywall ceilingdevice according to claim 15, wherein said second telescoping portion ismade of aluminum.
 17. The drywall ceiling device according to claim 11,wherein said base plate is approximately 3½ inches in length, 5 inchesin width and ⅝ the of an inch in thickness.
 18. The drywall ceilingdevice according to claim 11, wherein said first telescoping portion isapproximately 1½ inches in width.
 19. The drywall ceiling deviceaccording to claim 11, wherein said second telescoping portion isapproximately 1⅛ inches in thickness.
 20. The drywall ceiling deviceaccording to claim 11, wherein said flat plate is made of aluminum.